Account Executive (Client Services) (Home Improvement Client)

Interpublic Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Interpublic Group is seeking an Account Executive in Client Services for a Home Improvement client. The role involves supporting sponsorship programs, coordinating activation logistics, and maintaining client communications in a hybrid Atlanta setting.

You’ll work alongside the Account Manager and project partners, assisting in planning and execution across venues and properties, including weekend events. Travel is modest, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of agency/client service and/or sponsorship marketing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel domestically (0–15%).
• Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Support execution of client’s sponsorship portfolio, including tracking fulfillment of contractual assets.
• Support weekly status calls and key meetings with stakeholders, including agendas and call notes.
• Plan and execute on-site activities and operations (catering, security, staffing, shipping, etc.).
• Construct activation plans, sponsorship recaps, and property-related documents, including budgets.
• Liaise with internal teams and client partners for related programming.
• Oversee ticket management across all properties.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and program vendors.

Skills

Sports marketing knowledge

Agency/client service experience

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Planning and multitasking

Travel readiness

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Account Executive (Client Services) (Home Improvement Client)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Agency: Octagon

Job Function: Consulting

Job Subfunction: Sponsorship and Talent Consulting

Job Description: THE JOB / Account Executive (Client Services) (Home Improvement Client)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

Octagon is looking for an Account Executive to assist in the planning and execution of three new partnerships and activations for a major Home Improvement client. This opportunity allows candidates to stretch their skillset across numerous Atlanta-based properties and sports.

As an Account Executive, you’ll assist in managing day-to-day operations, support client communications, and help ensure flawless execution of sponsorship assets. You’ll be a key contributor to program development, activation logistics, and cross-functional collaboration with your Account Manager and key players on the client team and property partners.

You will be required to work games and events as team schedules dictate throughout the year, including weekends and holidays.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Support execution of client’s sponsorship portfolio, including tracking fulfillment of contractual assets
• Support all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, including agendas and call notes
• Planning and execution of various on-site activities and operations (i.e. catering, security, staffing, shipping, etc.)
• Construct activation plans, sponsorship recaps, and other property-related documents, including budget reconciliation
• Liaise with internal Octagon teams and key client departments and client’s agency partners (advertising, media, online, etc.) for related programming
• Oversee ticket management across all properties
• Regular, ongoing communication with day-to-day clients and program vendors

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 1-2 years of agency/client service and/or sponsorship marketing experience, ideally in sports, entertainment, or event logistics
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently
• Ability and comfort level to connect with consumers, potential consumers or fans in an event setting
• A sense of business process and how marketing, communications, and events are used to impact the bottom line and drive brand objectives
• Ability to manage relationships with key vendors and partners (e.g. venues, properties, suppliers, etc.)
• Capacity to become knowledgeable on our client’s industry, brand and product offerings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)

This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

$40,000.00

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